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These 6 States Adopted Essential Traffic Safety Laws

California, Delaware, Louisiana, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, and the District of Columbia achieved the best ratings in the "2018 Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws," which grades states on the adoption of 16 fundamental traffic safety laws.

The states that ranked worst in terms of the number of essential laws enacted include Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, and Wyoming.

The states' report card — now in its 15th year — was complied by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. The report identifies 407 dangerous gaps in traffic safety laws nationwide, ranging from enforcement of seat belts to cell phone restrictions. It is intended to serve as a roadmap for lawmakers to take action to curb preventable safety hazards on America's streets and highways, specifically now, as 2018 legislative sessions are getting underway.

The report also highlights the need for advanced motor vehicle technologies in all cars such as collision avoidance systems and automated speed and red-light enforcement, as well as the means to improve large truck and rear seat safety.

Nearly 100 people are killed and 6,500 more are injured in motor vehicle accidents every day. Advocates for Auto and Highway Safety believe these staggering statistics can be reduced through a dual pronged approach: By enacting proven safety laws and equipping vehicles with advanced technology.